Quick and easy Japanese Curry Udon using convenient pre-packaged curry sauce mix. Your choice of udon or ramen noodles and toppings.
Our short reprieve from the cold and snow ended yesterday when we were dumped with more than a foot of snow. The temperature dived below freezing making it a little harder to bear this time after the “warmer” temperature of the past week. Ro-Ri San and the boys raked the roof and cleared the driveway three times. They were out there again this morning clearing the driveway so that Ro-Ri San could drive out to get to work. The only consolation is that it is President’s Day and there is no school today.
Noodles for Lunch
Since yesterday was not a day to be out and about, I made something really quick and easy for lunch. This Japanese roux base curry noodles is really simple to prepare if you have the curry sauce mix on hand. There are very few ingredients required and you’ll have a steaming bowl of delicious noodles in no time. This reminded me of the Japanese Curry Ramen I had in Yokosuka last June.
Udon or Ramen
Please use the kind of noodles you prefer. Both udon or ramen will work fine. You can also vary the toppings. I used chikuwa in place of kamaboko (fish cake), and added some sugar snap peas in this Curry Ramen.
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Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 5-Quart Pot with Cover
5 Quart Ceramic Non-Stick Dutch Oven with Glass Lid
INGREDIENTS
- 1 carrot (sliced)
- 1 packet kamaboko (sliced) (6 oz/170g)
- 1 lb udon (450g)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 oz ground pork (225g)
- 2 medium onions (chopped)
- 1 sealed packet S&B Golden Curry Sauce Mix (4.2 oz/120g)
- 6 cups water (1.5 liters)
- Salt to taste
- Green onions (F=finely sliced )
- Nori
INSTRUCTIONS
- Bring a big pot of water to boil. Blanch carrots. Remove. Add kamaboko slices and boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove. Next add udon and cook 2 to 3 minutes or as per packaging instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- In a medium sized pot, heat vegetable oil. Add ground pork and onions. Fry until onions are lightly brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add curry sauce mix. Stir until it dissolves.
- Pour in 6 cups (1.5l) water and bring to a boil. Add a little salt if necessary. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Divide noodles into 4 bowls. Pour soup over noodles. Arrange slices of kamaboko, carrots, and nori on noodles. Sprinkle with green onions. Serve immediately.
NUTRITION
You can go wrong with either udon or ramen. They are both equally tasty.
Gosh. This looks delicious. My husband has discovered Japanese noodles recently and so this is a must for me to bookmark, thank you!
Yum! This looks delicious! Love the colors in it too!
Simple but tasty. I love the chewy texture of udon but have never tried it with curry flavoured soup. I’m sure this will be a hit with the children.
I LOVE japanese curry! I always have some on hand in my home. It’s such a quick meal to throw together – it only takes a few minutes 🙂
I saw pictures of your storm on the news last night and thought about you. This curry looks wonderful. Another bookmarked, I’m a big curry fan.
So sweet of you Lea Ann to think of me. It is still snowing and I think we have about 18 inches total! Can’t wait for it to stop.
This curry noodles is very simple to make and not very spicy even though I used the medium hot sauce. I think you will enjoy it. 🙂
You have me DROOLING!!!!! I LOVE curry and udon. MAN, I can’t believe it’s snowing AGAIN!
Oh man. This is my kind of meal. Just delicious looking Biren. Sorry about the snow dump. It’s definitely hard to adjust to once you get those warmer temps. You are welcome to come stay with me anytime for a cold weather break! 🙂
You are the sweetest! I might have to take you up on your offer as this winter is getting old on me. Perhaps we can cook up a storm then! 😉
Udon is one of my favourite noodles…I have never tried it with Japanese curry though. I think I really should give it a try because it looks so good…!
nice recipe..looks so yumm!!
What a great idea to use Jap curry with Udon noodles! Biren, you are a genius!
My kiddies love those kamaboko slices, I think it’s the pretty pink colour and shape. The presentation of your noodles is beautiful (as always). Ick, sorry about the last dump of snow. Let’s hope it’s the last big snow fall for this winter. I’m glad you have such wonderful helpers though. My little ones need help just walking in deep thick snow. Teehee. Hope you had a lovely long weekend!
Definitely! This is indeed timely for the chilly days 🙂
Another Japanese? Biren, u’re killing me with all your recipes. Hahaha! Thumbs-up!
That looks so yummy! I absolutely adore Japanese curry -haven’t tried it on noodles though. Sounds like a winning combo!
Hi Biren 🙂 I haven’t been keeping up with the news or the foodie blogosphere. Sorry to hear about the return of the snow
🙁 You really must be tired of it by now…
I used to turn my nose up at those Japanese instant curry paste blocks…… until I actually tried it! They are actually really delicious, as I was quite shocked to find out LOL I have never thought of making curry noodles with it though – thanks so much for the lovely inspiration. I know my boys would love this 🙂
Yes, the snow is getting old on me. I am so ready for spring and summer.
These curry paste bloks are really quite good and they make short work of a tasty but mild curry. Ro-Jiro prefers Japanese curry to the spicy ones that I make from scratch.
Yum! This looks great!
How cute are those cut out carrots! Nice and simple dish.
Mmmmmm I am hungry just looking at the screen…lovely japanese curry udon 🙂 Nice presentation too. Thanks for sharing this 🙂
Your curry paste looks like a piece of chocolates from here:D The udon soup sound like real comfort food for the cold weather.
That looks so tasty and warming, great for the cooler weather. 🙂 I really like Japanese curries since they are more mild in flavour and it doesn’t have that intense tear inducing heat. 🙂
I usually have udon noodles with black pepper sauce, my favourite. Never tried it in curry before. This is just perfect for cold weather and rainy days! Looks really scrumptious!
This is exactly the kind of dish I need to curl up to now that the frigid weather is back! Looks delicious.
OMG!!!!!!!! This looks sooooooooooo good! I heart Udon!
I love the texture of udon, love the idea of curry…looks delicious, specially in this cold weather 🙂
Keith loves this curry! We used the same brand Biren! I never thought of making it as noodle soup. This sounds really good and I like the flower shaped carrots!
I’ve been craving some good noodle soup and this really looks so easy! I like that you used a pre-packaged curry mix in this soup to add all that flavor without taking forever to develop the flavors yourself.
We need a little help sometimes. It is good to be able to get lunch ready in a jiffy! 🙂
You make the most beautiful and inviting bowls of soup Biren! This looks positively delicious!
What a wonderful looking bowl of curry udon noodles, the flavors here must be fantastic!
Absolutely beautiful dish. The colors are so amazing, and how did you slice your carrots? They are so cute! I’m sorry you’re snowed under. It seems we’ll be getting some tomorrow.
Kristi
Thanks Kristi! I slice the carrots into coins and then use a vegetable cutter, very similar to that of a cookie cutter to cut out the shapes.
Stay warm. I hope you will not get as much snow as we did.
Biren, now I know what to do with these Golden Curry Sauce Mix. I have seen lots of these sauce mixes at my local chinese shop and often wonder what you do with them. I think this would be a lovely introduction of curry udon for my kids, and a speedy one for the grownups!
This curry sauce mix comes in three levels of heat. I bought the medium hot but to me, it is still very mild. I think your kids will enjoy this curry udon.
Biren, this curry udon looks terrific! After having eaten all the salads, I am really ready for some good udon noodles!
I am so sorry that you are still deep into winter, I can only imagine how the snow must ware quickly. This looks like a wonderfully comforting dish. Your presentation is just so inviting, beautiful 🙂
Oooh, I love Japanese curry! Sadly, it’s been a year and a half since I enjoyed my last bowl of it . . . must correct that asap! =)
this looks amazing. I made a curry-based noodle dish this week and felt like I died and went to heaven. I’m a fan of those. For some reason, though, I am not an udon lover so I’m glad you mention that we can use any noodles. 🙂
This is gorgeous!! I will have to look for these ingredients! Thanks so much!
I haven’t tried curry in udon, but it sounds delicious. I love udon and curry, so I know I will love this warm bowl of soup on a cold day!